"Sweet intense cherry nose, quite oaky, but has purity and finesse. Velvety and concentrated, with fine tannins and a seamless texture, elegant acidity, and excellent balance and length...4 Stars" Decanter 1/11.
"...marvelous, complete wine. There is plenty of intensity in the dark fruit, while the aromatics emerge with great clarity as the wine fills out its broad frame. Ash, white flowers and menthol add complexity to the building, powerful finish. This is a terrific effort from Kellen Lignier...93-95" WA 05/11